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Mindful Thinking for Chronic Health with Ellen Langer
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Ellen Langer is a renowned Harvard professor and psychologist who has been studying mindfulness for over 40 years. She is the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard and has conducted extensive research in her lab. She is also known as the “The Mother of Positive Psychology.” Langer is the author of numerous books, including her recent work, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.
Langer joins Leah Smart to discuss the power of mindfulness in improving our health and well-being. By being mindful, we can enliven our brains, improve our physical health, and live longer. Langer's research has shown that simply noticing and being present can reverse signs of aging, enhance healing, and improve our overall well-being. She encourages us to embrace uncertainty, as it opens us up to new and interesting possibilities. Langer believes that our ills can be cured by practicing mindfulness and recognizing that everything is constantly changing.
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